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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.56, 2,714.36 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.56, 2,714.36 and 511.04 is: 766.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.56 : 2,714.36 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.56/2,714.36 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.56x = 2,714.36 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.56x = 1,387,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,150.77/1,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.57

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